When I tell people that I like to make my own hamburger buns, they look at me funny. Granted, this doesn't happen very often...it's not like I tell random people out of the blue that I make my own buns. That would be weird. Anyway, people look at me funny. They say, "You know that you can buy them for 2 bucks." And then they scratch their heads. Yes, I know that hamburger and hot dog buns are very cheap, but they also are very cheap to make, and they're so incredibly worth it. Bread is not hard to make, so don't be scared. I can start a batch when I get home from work at 4 and be eating these around 6:30. They have great flavor, they're soft, and they make your house smell incredible. My only complaint is that they only last a couple of days (which is true of all bread in my experience). After a couple of days, they'll dry out a bit. To remedy this, you can either butter and toast them or wrap up what you aren't going to use the day you make them and put them in your freezer. Just thaw them on the counter the day you want to use them. They freeze great, and you'll always have some handy. If you're throwing a BBQ this weekend, definitely try these.Homemade Hamburger Buns RecipePrint this recipe3 tablespoons warm milk1 cup warm water2 teaspoons yeast2 1/2 tablespoons sugar1 1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg3 cups bread flour1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 1/2 tablespoon butter, softenedIn a mixing bowl, combine your warm milk, warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes or until your yeast is bubbly. Add the egg and mix with the paddle attachment on low until the egg has broken. Add the flours and salt and mix. Once the flours are mixed in, add the butter and mix for about 1 minute. Switch to the dough hook and mix on low speed for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is slightly tacky. If it's sticky, you'll want to add more flour (1 tablespoon at a time) while it's kneading. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for about an hour or until doubled in size. If you're using a bread machine to make these, add all the ingredients into the pan according to the manufacturer's instructions, and start the dough cycle. Once the dough has risen, divide it into 8 equal pieces, and form each piece into a ball. Place each ball on a large sheet pan that has been lined with parchment paper or a sil-pat. Press down slightly on the ball because you want it to be wider rather than taller. Let these proof for 30 minutes to an hour or until almost doubled. After the buns have finished proofing, you could brush these with an egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water) and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if you prefer. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and bake for about 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.Source: Annie's Eats, adapted from Smitten Kitchen

I love making homemade breads, but have never made hamburger buns before. I'm definitely thinking these are more delicious than crazy! :)

Susan

7/19/2012 05:33:19 am

Using my breadmaker to make the dough, making mine own is super easy and so much better. No chems and much better texture than those $2.00 buns. All for little labor and pretty sure less than a dollar a batch.
We use all kinds of herbs in and on them for variety.

jenna

3/14/2013 01:04:34 am

how can you use your bread machine to make the dough? I want to try it and see but not sure how to do it. Can you email me jennakrebs@ymail.com

That's funny, I get the same thing when I bake. You know it's cheap at WalMart, etc. Love the looks of your hamburger buns. I have only made them once and you have a bit of a different recipe than the one I used before - I will try it!

I love making my own hamburger buns! These look fluffy and perfect. I think most people are just jealous when they comment on where you could buy buns instead. Anyone would take home made over store bought!

Haha!! That was what I was thinking! People keep telling me that about when I bake scones (which, really? scones are great homemade.) I have never made hamburger buns (maybe because they really ARE that cheap) but I'm VERY sure that they are worth the effort to make them at home. YUM!

If I wanted to make these in advance and freeze them should I cook them completely and then freeze, or does the dough freeze well? And if I freeze the dough can I do that once I made them into the balls? Sorry if its a silly question, I'm new to bread making.

This is a great blog posting and very useful. I really appreciate the research you put into it.

MJD24

2/26/2014 06:28:51 am

How is this done in a bread maker? Am I just missing something on the post about how its done? LOL! I would love to try these but have NEVER made a yeast bread in my life so any tips would be great! Thank you!!

She Makes and Bakes

2/27/2014 06:44:41 am

This post should help you: http://www.shemakesandbakes.com/1/post/2012/06/demystifying-bread-making.html.

You can put all the ingredients in the bread maker, use the dough setting, and then shape, proof, and bake yourself.

Agata

2/27/2014 05:12:11 am

Thank you for posting this recipe...I have made them twice in a week and my family enjoys them so much!

TheSp8

6/22/2014 04:54:46 am

I came across this recipe earlier this week and used it last night. We had been buying buns/rolls from the grocery's deli/bakery because the commercial buns just don't stand up. The buns this recipe made had the taste and texture we'd been looking for. This is going into the saved file.

Sally

7/3/2014 11:17:39 am

Do I need to do any adjustments on this recipe for high-altitude? We're at about 8,200, and I'd LOVE to try these for the 4th!!!

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Elizabeth

8/27/2014 06:44:32 am

Sad to say I made these today and they look nothing like the picture. Mine were flatter had spotty coloring. Any advice? I really really tried to get it right, but I'm having trouble with my breads turning out too flat.

Lindsey

10/23/2014 08:17:15 am

Are you using instant or regular yeast?

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Welcome!

Cooking is fun and easy at high altitude, but baking can be frustrating. About 90% of my recipes work everywhere, but some are adjusted so us mountain dwellers can enjoy baked goods from scratch. I hope you find great recipes on here for your family, and I'll let you know if any are adjusted for high altitude.